What has been your favorite part about interning at Summit Design + Build?
Atousa: “My favorite aspect has been the sense of family within the team. Everyone is extremely friendly and accessible, creating a warm and welcoming environment.”
Kenan: “The team are all very welcoming and helpful. Everyone creates a good atmosphere.”
Krutika: “My favorite part about working at Summit has been site visits, from assisting with project planning to witnessing the execution phase on-site, every day has presented new challenges and learning opportunities.”
Kosha: “I’ve really enjoyed the collaborative environment. It’s great to be a part of a team where everyone is incredibly talented but humble at the same time!”
Noah: “Meeting new people”
Mark: “My favorite part of the job so far is getting the opportunity to meet with many new people in my industry.”
What has surprised you the most about interning at Summit Design + Build?
Atousa: “I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I was accepted into the team and how seamlessly I integrated. Additionally, despite being an intern, I was entrusted with critical aspects of the work, which provided significant learning opportunities.”
Kenan: “What surprised me the most is the level of detail that is taken into every project.”
Krutika: “The Gong Ringing!!!!”
Kosha: “I was genuinely surprised by how much hands-on experience I’d get as an intern working at Summit. From day 1, I’ve been working closely on various projects and it’s empowering to see my input being valued.”
Noah: “Everybody that I have had the opportunity to work with has been really nice”
Favorite Summer Activity?
Atousa: “Chicago is bustling with fun activities during the summer. From enjoying the river walk to attending concerts and shows, there’s always something exciting to do.”
Kenan: “Bike rides and going to the beach.”
Krutika: “My favorite summer activity is taking leisurely beachside strolls followed by some boba tea, it’s the perfect way to unwind and recharge!”
Kosha: “Hiking for sure. It’s exciting getting out in nature, tackling a challenging trail, and overall enjoying everything Chicago has to offer!”
Noah: “Water Skiing.”
Mark: “My favorite summer activity is to go tubing on the river.
If you could be on site of any construction project, what would it be and why?
Atousa: “I would choose to be on-site at the 4315 S Congress project. Its complexity and challenges make it particularly interesting, and I’m keen to observe the detailed coordination in action.”
Kenan: “I’m onsite 4 days out of the week, which is an awesome experience. Very few companies give you such a hands-on experience with construction like this.”
Krutika: “If given the chance, I would love to be on-site for the construction of a luxurious villa in Hawaii/ Tulum! Whether it’s overseeing the installation of custom-designed interiors, ensuring meticulous landscaping, or integrating smart home technologies, every aspect of creating a luxury villa looks like fun and opportunity for creativity!”
Kosha: “I really wish I could check out the Egyptian pyramid while it was being built and find out its construction techniques. I’ve heard the technology used was way ahead of our time and I would like to discover it!”
Noah: “FSU Student Housing – I would like to see the inside of it in person and compare it to the housing at Purdue!”
Mark: “I honestly like where I am at, 4315 South Congress. I’ve never had the experience on working at a job this big before and I enjoy learning everything that goes into running an operation as big as this one.”